04 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
1
An Irvington merchant comments on a proposed ordinance limiting parking to one hour on Main Street. He notes twenty years of growth, doubled automobile registrations, and unchanged parking, urging adaptation with meters as demand rises and the town moves forward.
A columnist condemns a recent editorial joke about an Irish motorcycle cop for its poor taste and bigotry. The piece cites Catholic and Protestant strains in Irvington, praises Catholic priests for compassion after accidents, names Father Callahan and Reverend Lloyd Van Keuren as examples, and urges the colleague to study judgment and taste.
Belmont couple announces engagement of their daughter Anne Low fel Thorndike to Bawin McKin tosh Cover of Garrison Maryland. Thorndike a Masters School graduate attended Smith College and Westchester Cotillion. Cover a Woodberry Forest and Princeton student.
A meeting at the Tarrytown Junior League on South Broadway laid groundwork for the forthcoming Easter Seal Campaign starting March 18. Hudson River Area chair Richard Wells introduced Mrs. Cat ol Lyttle and Mrs. Liston Noble as visiting speakers, with several area chairmen noted.
The eighteenth annual Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club art exhibit runs from Sunday February 2 to Thursday March 4 at 4 Clinton Avenue Clubhouse. Local artists are invited to enter works. brochures mailed to area groups. Community support urged for Youth Center program and recreation efforts.
Irvington’s $10,000 fund drive for the 1984 recreation program began with a Ted Mack Amateur Hour at Town Hall. Twenty two acts, from six year old Cathy Gasperini to high school winner John Frito, entertained as Art Carney offered a warm endorsement. The program seeks broad community support and ongoing expansion for Irvington’s youth activities with trophies awarded to standout performers and requests for future TV exposure.
Irvington plans to add half a dozen mercury vapor street lights along Main Street and South Astor to brighten the area. The Board of Trustees approved the project with Consolidated Edison, aiming to start within weeks.
A fragmented social notice names many residents: Mrs. Roland Maycock and Mrs. Charles Bennett of North Tarrytown, Mrs. Charles Gamper of Peiemert Me Norman Carne ha Publ, Mrs. Harry Shas, Mrs. Hubert Day, Briard Ossining, and Seor- Soroush. Also cited are Daviel Seueet mara and Mr. Francis Tucci among others.
The Kane family of Irvington and nearby residents mocked as former neighbors on a TV segment when Mr Kane received a prank gravy pour while Mrs Kane played the foil. Mrs Kane won an electric range after a messy stunt with a gravy ladle while audiences chortled at the slathering scene. George Lagerman visits Harmony Rhode Island for a week.
Irvington PTA discusses hosting exchange students for next year at the high school. Committee members from the community plan to coordinate placements with the American Field Service and local hosts, aiming to support a full-year program while endorsing the Irvington Youth Recreation Center's expansion.
The Altar and Rosary Society of the Immaculate Concept for Share held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the Townall. About seventy five members attended with Rev. Father Rienara J Curtin from St Joseph's Seminary as guest speaker. He gave a talk on the Catholic background for parents on guidance and character formation.
Fragmentary notes mention Ivan Pace and a gathering of students and players with unclear context. References to a dining event, possible team or association details, and scattered phrases about games or matches appear without coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
W P Regan of Madison reads as campaign head for Irvington 1954 Crost Fund drive with a $5000 village quota and Ardsley chosen as chair. campaign starts in March with letters to residents and personal solicitation planned. the nationwide goal is $854000, Westchester County target $305000. Morgan cited as campaign organizer and Village Justice. Morgan also serves on Ardsley County Cub board.
Police concluded the Thursday evening incident at 5 Meadows Road near W J De Meadowbroog Road involved pranksters not vandals. Officers interviewed two Stal) boys and their parents after observing tossed items and broken windows, with no damage reported.
Scouts from the Hoy Scouts and Cub Scout groups plan Scout Sunday worship at Irvington Presbyterian Church and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Leaders and boys will wear uniforms, some will assist with sewing, and attendees may take Communion or bread. The service is scheduled for 11:00 AM with a procession and sermon emphasizing Scouting values.
The article outlines a proposed ordinance to extend Main Street parking restrictions. It would ban trucks over 20 feet except fuel and coal trucks and moving vans from the north side. Long trucks must use loading zones or the south side. Existing angle vs parallel parking rules remain.
Mrs Edward Thompson of Jiler Lane East Irvinston widow of Edward Thompson died unexpectedly in Dobboerry Hospital Wednesday morning at age 75. Funeral services will be held at Volderbit Funeral Home in Tarrytown Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev Philip Wok folt Furst will officiate. Burial will be in Steers Hollow Cemetery. Born in East Irvington she was a daughter of the late George and Almira Taxter Conkstins. Surviving: daughter Mrs Osea Wilt Moral of Dobert Perry and three grandsons Sam Ost Rober and Willg Moab.
Mrs Ruth Peacock Macintyre of New York City and Irvington will guest speak at the Women's Club of the Irvington Presbyterian Church. An introductory series on practical interior decoration will be presented with lecture acts and demonstrations. Admission details were noted with available information.
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